Topaz Value. Clarity and size have a significant effect on the value of topaz. The highest values go to the rare pink and red stones, then orange and yellow. Intense, reddish orange topaz is sometimes called Imperial Topaz.. Yellow, orange, and brown stones are somewhat common.
Types of Surgical Procedures. There are two types of colon resection: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. The type of procedure performed depends on the diagnosis and the individual patient. Publication Review By: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. Published: 31 Oct 2001.
In a right colectomy, the surgeon removes the ascending colon, but leaves the ileum. The term laparoscopic refers to a type of surgery called laparoscopy. Laparoscopy enables the surgeon to operate through very small keyhole incisions in the abdomen.